Peoples daily lives vary enormously in Papua New Guinea, with the great majority of the population living across the diverse rural landscape in villages or hamlets. Daily life usually centres on the extended family, whose primary responsibilities are producing food for subsistence and rearing children.

What is it like living in Papua New Guinea?

If there is one thing you need to know about life in PNG, it is that people are friendly, relaxed and have a strong sense of community. While many expats living in PNG are single, its not uncommon to find professionals who have relocated their families, or travel between PNG and home on a FIFO roster.

Is Papua New Guinea safe to live?

The law and order situation in Papua New Guinea continues to pose serious risks to travellers. Violent crime, including armed robbery, carjacking, home invasions and sexual assault, is common throughout the country, especially in urban areas such as Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen.

What are the conditions in Papua New Guinea?

The fragile health system in PNG is underfunded and overwhelmed, with high rates of malaria, tuberculosis, and diabetes among its population of more than 8 million. Access to hospitals is extremely limited, with 80 percent of the population living outside urban centers.

What are the challenges of living in Papua New Guinea?

Despite Papua New Guineas (PNG) current extractives-led economic boom, an estimated 40 percent of the country lives in poverty. Pressing human rights issues include gender inequality, violence, corruption, and excessive use of force by police.

How corrupt is Papua New Guinea?

Corruption is rife in Papua New Guinea (PNG). According to The Economist, PNGs governments are notorious for corruption, and ever run the risk of turning the state into a fully-fledged kleptocracy. Transparency Internationals 2016 Corruption Perception Index ranks the country 142th place out of 180 countries.

How has Covid 19 affected Papua New Guinea economy?

We simulate a 1) 30 percent increase in the price of imported rice, 2) a 30 percent decrease in world prices for major PNG agricultural exports, 3) higher trade transaction costs due to restrictions on the movement of people (traders) and goods given social distancing measures of COVID-19, and 4) potential economic